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Oakview Terrace

Freeman, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435112) · 45 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 5★ (state average 2.88★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,839
Phone: (605) 925-4000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Oakview Terrace holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above South Dakota's state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.

Oakview Terrace reports total nurse staffing of 4.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.4%.

CMS records show Oakview Terrace has 1 federal fine totaling $10,839.00 and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the CMS data.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Oakview Terrace Oakview Terrace: 5★ 5★ SD average SD average: 2.88★ 2.88★

About this facility

Oakview Terrace is a 45-bed, non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Freeman, South Dakota (Hutchinson County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 1998. It currently serves an average of 36.8 residents per day.

According to CMS Care Compare, Oakview Terrace holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 5, and staffing rating of 5.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.44, including 0.95 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.4%.

On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $10,839.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility in the CMS data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.

Families evaluating Oakview Terrace should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects a snapshot of CMS data and ratings can change over time.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Oakview Terrace has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Oakview Terrace is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

CMS reports 4.44 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 23.4%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $10,839.00 and no payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility in the provided CMS data.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Oakview Terrace is certified for 45 beds and has an average daily population of 36.8 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

Oakview Terrace is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

Oakview Terrace has been certified since February 1998.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall (5), health inspections (3), quality measures (5), and staffing (5), which combine into the overall score.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 6059254000 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

This is not addressed by CMS data; please contact the facility at 6059254000 to arrange a tour and ask directly.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435112?state=SD.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.